The South Korea stop may not count for much in terms of Australian Open preparation, but it was still worth the trip financially. Both Alcaraz and Sinner reportedly earned $2.3 million each for their participation—a figure that exceeds what the Australian Open runner-up will earn.
Earlier this week, AO organizers recently announced a record $75 million prize money pool—the largest in the event’s history—with $1.4 million awarded to the runner-up and $2.7 million to the champion.
After their exhibition hit in Seoul on Saturday, both Sinner and Alcaraz were listed on Sunday’s practice schedule in Melbourne, signaling they aren’t wasting any time getting ready for the first major of the season.
The Australian Open begins on Sunday, January 18, and runs through Sunday, February 1. Sinner enters as the two-time defending champion, while Alcaraz is looking to advance beyond the quarterfinals for the first time.
